{"id":32015,"date":"2025-09-06T23:23:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=32015"},"modified":"2025-09-06T23:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:24:29","slug":"analyst-reveals-big-concern-for-browns-against-bengals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=32015","title":{"rendered":"Analyst Reveals Big Concern For Browns Against Bengals"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-label=\"Analyst Reveals Big Concern For Browns Against Bengals\">\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brownsnation.com\/wp-content\/cache\/webp-cache\/4d3983c301acc25bc3a1b1440622b2e5.webp\" alt=\"Analyst Reveals Big Concern For Browns Against Bengals\" \/><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Cleveland Browns will face a tough test right out of the gate.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals will showcase one of the NFL\u2019s most explosive passing attacks led by Joe Burrow, Ja\u2019Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.<\/p>\n<p>The Browns\u2019 secondary knows they need to be sharp from the first snap.<\/p>\n<p>Analyst Matt Fontana broke down what Cleveland\u2019s defensive backs are up against this week.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhile Denzel Ward was active in coverage against Ja\u2019Marr Chase, 5 games, 32 receptions, 51 targets, 359 yards and three touchdowns. He\u2019s averaging 6 and a half catches for 71 yards and less than a touchdown a game when he faces Denzel Ward. [\u2026] You will never eliminate Ja\u2019Marr Chase, but that\u2019s as close to locking him down as you could potentially get\u2026. Like you\u2019re going to need a lot out of this secondary versus these receivers this Sunday,\u201d Fontana said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We know what The Warden brings, but can the rest of the Browns\u2019 secondary hold up against the Bengals\u2019 WRs? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DawgPound?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DawgPound<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&quot;You&#39;re going to need a lot out of this secondary vs. these WRs.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattFontana83?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MattFontana83<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/fairwayford?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#fairwayford<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wHrGjEpqiG\">https:\/\/t.co\/wHrGjEpqiG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UZt2oHAtO2\">pic.twitter.com\/UZt2oHAtO2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Fontana Show (@MattFontanaShow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattFontanaShow\/status\/1964044612714332303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ward\u2019s track record against Chase provides some confidence heading into Week 1. Chase dominated the league last season in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>But Ward has managed to keep the star receiver relatively contained in their previous matchups.<\/p>\n<p>The real question mark centers on Greg Newsome II and his assignment with Tee Higgins.<\/p>\n<p>Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will also rely on slot defenders Myles Harden and Cameron Mitchell to handle Cincinnati\u2019s diverse receiving threats.<\/p>\n<p>Containing this passing attack goes beyond individual matchups.<\/p>\n<p>Burrow finished among the league\u2019s top quarterbacks last season and excels when his receivers create separation.<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland\u2019s pass rush must generate consistent pressure to disrupt timing and force quicker decisions.<\/p>\n<p>The Browns\u2019 defense understands that Sunday serves as more than just a season opener.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an early test of their ability to compete against elite offensive talent.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The Cleveland Browns will face a tough test right out of the gate. 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